Rule 5 pick Brian Moran to undego Tommy John surgery

Brian Moran, a Rule 5 pick the Angels acquired in a trade, will have Tommy John surgery, costing him the season.

The Angels had acquired Moran, who was in the Seattle Mariners system last year, with hopes that he could make their team as a situational lefty. Moran got hurt in mid March, though.

As a Rule 5 pick, the Angels could not have optioned Moran to the minors this season. He had to remain on the major league 25-man roster or disabled list all season, or else be offered back to the Mariners.

The Rule 5 designation will stay on Moran next season, so again the Angels will have to decide whether to keep him or offer him back to the Mariners.

Moran, 24, posted a 3.45 ERA at Triple-A Tacoma last season. He held left-handed batters to a .235 average.

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Moran from the Mariners in the Rule 5 draft and then traded him to the Angels.

User Agreement

Keep it civil and stay on topic. No profanity, vulgarity, racial
slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about
tragedies will be blocked. By posting your comment, you agree to
allow Orange County Register Communications, Inc. the right to
republish your name and comment in additional Register publications
without any notification or payment.